Twitter angers developers with API clampdown
Twitter has sparked anger from developers after restricting creation of third-party applications on its social network.
Google takes patent search tool to Europe
Google has rolled out its patent search across Europe, along with a number of new features to help budding inventors, entrepreneurs and brands check if their ideas have been copyrighted.
Olympics 2012- how did the sponsors fare online?
The Olympics offers three levels of sponsorship to brands- worldwide, London-based and athlete-based. Social media app Wildfire (recently acquired by Google) has tracked the main sponsors’ activity on social media over the duration of the Olympics and looked at whether they have seen an uptake similar to that of the athletes.
Google+ debuts customised URLS… without plus sign?
Google+ is now offering custom URLs to profiles and pages, similar to the vanity URLs provided by Facebook and Twitter. The move also suggests the internet giant is looking to integrate the service as a ‘social spine’ into all its services.
Top 10 smartphones- Samsung extends global lead over Apple and Nokia
Android-based devices are outstripping Apple globally in terms of popularity, with Samsung leading the way, according to new research.
Google search tips: 5 common mistakes in SEO (and 6 good ideas)
Search engine optimisation remains a tricky balancing act, as the rules constantly change. In this official Google blog post, Maile Ohye, Developer Programs Tech Lead from Google covers the five most common errors she finds in SEO, and then concludes with six quick tips to make sure you’re on the right track.
Mobile users ‘prefer navigation to search’
Despite its popularity online, smartphone users are ditching search in favour of direct navigation, according to new research.
Google cracks down piracy search results- paving way for Google Music roll out?
Google is revamping its search algorithms in an attempt to ensure legal download websites appear higher in search results than illegal pirate sites.
Video viral of the week: Little Printer causes big internet buzz
Little Printer has taken the Internet by storm, and it’s largely down to this simple but hugely effective YouTube video. Potentially the world’s cutest printer, the device lets users print Tweets, photos and receipts without the need for bulky machines and expensive ink. See why it’s our video viral of the week below…
Right to reply: Gmail in Google search results- Marketers will have a data gap to plug
Google has announced a trial which will enable people using the search engine to see search queries feature results from their Gmail account. The search giant also said it is extending Google Knowledge Graph to every English speaking country. According to Adam Bunn, Director of search engine optimisation (SEO) at leading independent digital marketing agency, … [Read more…]